Womens Imaging

Women’s imaging encompasses many radiology procedures related to women and the diseases that are most prevalent to women such as breast cancer or gynecological issues. Mammogram, breast ultrasound, breast MRI and breast biopsy are the most commonly used procedures.

ACR, AHRA, ASRT and more lend support to bill that would require coverage of supplemental breast imaging
The Find It Early Act aims to ensure all women have access to exams such as ultrasound and MRI, with no out-of-pocket costs.
How second pregnancies change the brain
New imaging findings detail how women’s brains change during their second pregnancy, revealing the unique alterations in networks related to attention and response.
How hypertension during pregnancy impacts a woman's long-term cardiovascular health
Emerging research suggests that the early postpartum period may represent a critical window for influencing a woman's long-term cardiovascular health.
PHOTO GALLERY: What does acute COVID-19 and long COVID look like on medical imaging?
This image gallery shows what the various clinical presentations associated with the COVID-19 and long COVID that have been documented during and after coronavirus pandemic.
AI model could improve early detection of deadly pregnancy complication, new research suggests
Despite the dangers associated with the condition, its presence can often evade detection during pregnancy.

Survey explores radiology practices’ surveillance preferences when monitoring breast cancer survivors

There is “immense variability” in how this is handled in clinical practice, with a lack of evidence-based literature, experts wrote in JACR.

While promising, machine learning still misses 20% of cancers on breast MRIs, analysis shows

AI proved useful for detecting axillary lymph node metastases but isn’t yet ready for clinics, experts said recently.

Providers are requesting fewer preoperative MRIs for breast cancer patients

Female surgeons, in particular, are abiding by evidence-based guidelines, but a more selective approach is still needed among doctors.

Male breast cancer patients represent small portion of referrals but generate significant workload

About 75% of referrals result in an imaging exam, while only 1% lead to a cancer diagnosis, experts reported in Clinical Radiology.

‘Wake-up call’: Providers log substantially fewer breast biopsies with cancer diagnoses

The declines were more pronounced among Asian, Hispanic and Black women, imaging experts wrote in Radiology.

Private equity-backed breast imaging giant names new CMO after leader departs for AI firm

Radiologist Chirag Parghi, MD, slid into the role in May following stints as interim CMO and director of breast imaging across several Houston-area locations.

Personalized breast cancer risk assessments at primary care up patients’ odds of mammography use

Annual mammography rates among women at high risk were significantly higher after the intervention, according to a new JAMA Network Open analysis.

Radiologists pilot immediate mammography reading, same-day recalls to boost breast cancer outcomes

Mass General physicians believe this practice is sustainable, resulting in less time spent on scheduling, reduced room cleaning, and lowering the chance of errors.

Womens Imaging

ACR, AHRA, ASRT and more lend support to bill that would require coverage of supplemental breast imaging

How second pregnancies change the brain

How hypertension during pregnancy impacts a woman's long-term cardiovascular health

PHOTO GALLERY: What does acute COVID-19 and long COVID look like on medical imaging?

AI model could improve early detection of deadly pregnancy complication, new research suggests